The use of AI-specific bots for web crawling by news websites has become a contentious issue. Data journalist Ben Welsh conducted an analysis and discovered that a significant number of news websites are blocking these bots. Welsh found that just over a quarter of the news websites in his sample are blocking Applebot-Extended, while 53
The impact of Nvidia’s second-quarter results was felt in Asia on Thursday, with tech and chip-related stocks experiencing a drop in value. Companies with direct ties to Nvidia, such as South Korean chipmakers SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, were hit particularly hard. SK Hynix, a manufacturer of high bandwidth memory chips used in AI applications
Static compression experiments are crucial in understanding the behavior of materials at extreme pressures. A recent paper published in the Journal of Applied Physics by an international team of scientists from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Argonne National Laboratory, and Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron has introduced a new sample configuration that enhances the reliability of equation of
As the average age of gamers continues to rise, many individuals find themselves navigating the world of parenthood while still enjoying their favorite pastime. The concept of generating smaller versions of oneself may seem a bit perplexing to some, but the appeal of same-screen co-op games for parents and kids is undeniable. Gone are the
Ethiopia recently announced that it has significantly increased its electricity production from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile. With the start of two new turbines, the dam is now generating 1,550 megawatts of electricity. This development marks a significant milestone for the multi-billion-dollar project, which has been a source of tension
The advent of AI technology has revolutionized the way students approach their math homework. With the introduction of apps like Gauth, students now have access to generative AI that can help them solve complex math problems with ease. While initially focused on writing assignments, educators have started to notice a shift towards the use of
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has recently come under fire for its environmental practices in Memphis, Tennessee. The company has been accused of using natural gas burning turbines at its new data center without obtaining the necessary permits. This has raised concerns among environmental and health advocates in the area, who have pointed out
With Christmas just around the corner, Google is rolling out new updates for businesses utilizing Google Merchant Center to connect to Google Shopping listings. One of the key updates includes product trend insights, which will showcase important shopping search and purchase trends within the app. This feature aims to highlight what’s currently popular, providing valuable
Recently, AT&T customers have been facing a slew of issues with their service, with many reporting seeing “SOS” instead of the usual bars on their phones. The problem seems to stem from a failure at a switching center, leading to a cascade of problems including delays in service, the inability to provision new SIM cards,
Anthropic, a San Francisco-based AI startup, recently introduced a groundbreaking new feature called “Artifacts” for its Claude family of large language models (LLMs) and chatbots. This feature allows users to run code snippets and even full programs generated by the LLM alongside the chat interface, enhancing the user experience and setting Anthropic apart from its